The trademark TAUS was filed by HONG KONG YINTA INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMPANY LIMITED, a corporation established under the laws of Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on August 20, 2024, and received one opposition filed on November 12, 2024 by TAURUS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, S.L.U on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by MANRESA INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY, S.L. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued November 12, 2024
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (French was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 20 with following description of goods:
Furniture
Office furniture
Beds
Chests of drawers
Counters [tables]
Tables
Mattresses
Racks [furniture]
Flower-stands [furniture]
Plate racks [furniture]
Showcases [furniture]
Dinner wagons [furniture]
Stools
Towel stands [furniture]
Console tables
Bathroom vanities [furniture]
Bathroom stools
Kitchen dressers [furniture]
Chairs [seats]
Chaise longues
Casks, not of metal
Tool chests, not of metal, empty
Waste dumpsters, not of metal, other than for medical use
Work benches
Step stools, not of metal
Picture frame brackets
Mirrors
Mirror frames
Rattan
Plaited straw, except matting
Works of art of straw
Display boards
Beds for household pets
Nesting boxes for household pets
Kennels for household pets
Scratching posts for cats
Pet cushions
Cushions for lining pet crates
Furniture partitions of wood
Legs for furniture
Drawers for furniture
Table tops
Bedding, except linen
Air cushions, not for medical purposes
Camping mattresses
Cushions
Locks, not of metal, for vehicles
Window fittings, not of metal
Door fittings, not of metal
Slatted indoor blinds.
The mark was filed in class 21 with following description of goods:
Basins [receptacles]
Barbecue tongs
Utensils for household purposes
Grills [cooking utensils]
Grill supports
Kitchen utensils
Glass flasks [containers]
Ceramics for household purposes
China ornaments
Drinking vessels
Tea services [tableware]
Liqueur sets
Cages for household pets
Litter boxes for pets
Indoor aquaria
Carpet sweepers [non-electric]
Thermally insulated containers for food
Cosmetic utensils
Make-up removing appliances
Toothbrushes
Combs
Brushes
Holders for flowers and plants [flower arranging]
Flower pots
Dustbins for household purposes
Towel rails and rings
Watering devices.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Advertising
Online advertising on a computer network
Rental of advertising time on communication media
Presentation of goods on communication media, for retail purposes
Business management and organization consultancy
Sales promotion for others
Marketing
Systemization of information into computer databases
Web indexing for commercial or advertising purposes